Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 37.3% more expensive than Cabo Verde overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.3 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 3.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 0.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 2.2 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 22.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 58.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 21.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Cabo Verde. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, restaurants and housing are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Cabo Verde, you would:
pay 2.3 times more for restaurants
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Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.10
CVE545.65
|
$21.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.86
CVE519.67
|
$9.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
CVE230.66
|
$1.32
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.19
CVE127.35
|
$2.75
|
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pay 3.2% more for groceries
|
Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.51
CVE268.53
|
$2.81
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.73
CVE719.06
|
$2.52
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.01
CVE536.05
|
$1.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.80
CVE299.85
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.29
CVE351.81
|
$2.66
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.61
CVE172.11
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
CVE124.64
|
$1.26
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.40
CVE149.29
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.96
CVE209.59
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
CVE114.32
|
$1.54
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.87
CVE92.72
|
$1.29
|
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pay 0.1% less for transportation
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Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.45
CVE689.88
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.28
CVE2,702.28
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,166.78
CVE3,118,013.95
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.51
CVE2,299.54
|
$16.71
|
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pay 2.2 times more for housing
|
Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.24
CVE6,119.10
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$475.70
CVE50,853.73
|
$883.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$350.12
CVE37,428.94
|
$726.88
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$96.76
CVE10,343.42
|
$73.28
|
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pay 22.1% less for childcare
|
Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$136.23
CVE14,563.28
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,824.32
CVE301,927.68
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 58.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.70
CVE288.42
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.80
CVE192.17
|
$2.83
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.38
CVE467.70
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.16
CVE4,720.33
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.78
CVE831.47
|
$6.50
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pay 21.6% less for clothing
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Cabo Verde
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.18
CVE4,936.86
|
$42.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.75
CVE4,677.02
|
$42.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.36
CVE9,873.71
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$145.83
CVE15,590.07
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$64.50
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